Program Coordinator - Safer Together Program

Reference Number: 2301

Job Title: Program Coordinator - Safer Together Program 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full – time Until 30/07/2027

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Grade 8 (HS8)

Location: Community Health 

Closing date: 06/01/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Andrew Freeman on Andrew.Freeman@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

The Safer Together Program (STP) Coordinator plays a pivotal role in leading, coordinating, and sustaining quality improvement initiatives across the twelve health services within the Hume Local Health Service Network (Network). Acting as the central liaison between Safer Care Victoria (SCV), health services, and governance structures, the Coordinator drives collaboration, supports capability building, and ensures the effective implementation of SCV and STP priority improvement activities.

As a key member of the Hume Network STP team, the Coordinator leads Network improvement efforts, ensuring consistent program implementation, timely reporting, and engagement with SCV and other key stakeholders. This role is instrumental in enabling shared learning, aligning local improvement with state priorities, and promoting safer, more effective care across the Hume Network.

The Coordinator also oversees the Hume Network Safety and Quality committee (sub-committee of the Hume Network CEO Committee). The Hume Network will support the management of safety and quality, with the objective of improving clinical service delivery across the Network so that patients experience consistent safe and high-quality care across all health services in the Hume Network. The Hume Network will identify, assess and evaluate opportunities to address clinical quality and safety risks, and strengthen systems that promote high-quality, safe, person-centred care across the Hume Network.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in a field related to health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health.
• Experience with establishing and managing new and innovative programs of work.
• Ability to develop planning processes, including business plans, setting performance standards and implementing strategies of a program.
• Experience with highly complex and sensitive issues that require advanced problem-solving

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.